This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2007 Buick Rendezvous airbags problems
severe 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
4crashes
6injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 5 airbags complaints filed for the 2007 Buick Rendezvous, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 17 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This informational bulletin provides Information on Passenger Presence Sensing System (PPS or PSS) Concerns with Custom Upholstery, Accessory Seat Heaters or Other Comfort Enhancing Devices
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Buick rendezvous. While driving approximately 65 MPH between two 18 wheelers, the vehicle rolled over eight times and crashed into a tree due to the air current from other vehicles. The contact's forehead struck the steering column and caused severe head injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle…
I own a 2007 Buick rendezvous. I was having several problems with the airbags light kept coming on. The battery light kept coming on and replacing the tires every month. The car would shake horrible and we had the car aligned. On july the 17 2010 my son had an accident and suffered a head injury and cuts to the face. The trooper said he did not have on a seatbelt, because he was partially…
Air bags did not deploy during and accident with damage to the drivers side front area by the wheel, the impact caused the drivers head to break the windshield and the passenger hurt her legs real bad. Why didn't the air bags deploy?
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Buick rendezvous. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The driver's seat belt did not lock and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver injured her chest and left knee. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer and they repaired the front end of the vehicle; however, they stated that the seat belts were in working…
Had airbags trouble with your 2007 Buick Rendezvous?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Buick Rendezvous?
It's a meaningful issue. 5 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 81,050 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Buick/Rendezvous.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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